Eagle Express
March 9, 2023
From the Nest...
Do you need to enroll a NEW student for the 2023-24 school year? The online enrollment portal is now OPEN! After completing the online enrollment form, a representative from our school will reach out to you to complete the enrollment process and ensure that all necessary documents have been provided. If you are unable to complete the enrollment online, a paper enrollment form can be provided. Please contact our school at 240-236-1700 with questions.
The earlier we have students register the better our staffing and class assignments are. Please get the word out to your neighbors and friends who have children turning 5 on or before September 1st.
We will have a full-day PK class again next year. If you have, or know of, a child turning 4 on or before September 1st, we encourage you to apply.
As always, we thank you for your continued support and partnership in our educational program.
Warm regards,
Hannah Feldman & Lisa Wrzesinski
Save the Date
March
3/13 - Wear Bright Colors/Sunglasses - Reading gives you a bright future!
3/14 - Wear Something with School-Appropriate Words - Reading is all around us!
3/15 - Wear Animal Print - Reading can be wild!
3/15 - 3rd Gr. ESSL Field Trip - McCole/Kane
3/16 - Wear Your PJs - Reading is relaxing!
3/16 - 3rd Gr. ESSL Field Trip - Ganley/Routzahn
3/17 - Wear Green/St. Patrick's Day Gear - Reading makes you lucky!
3/21 - Q3 Ends
3/22 - Teacher Work Day - No School
3/23 - Q4 Begins
Headphones
To help keep your children healthy, we are asking all students to bring their own wired headphones or wired ear buds to school, if they do not already have them. Students need their own headphones daily to complete Lexia and iReady lessons. Additionally, all 3rd-5th graders will be participating in state testing this spring, which will require headphones. We ask that the headphones or ear buds are brought to school in a zip-lock bag with your child’s name on the bag and headphones in permanent marker. Thank you for your support!
Building Update
Follow us here for continued updates as we move forward through this exciting process!
Dismissal Change Reminders
Additionally, students must be picked up by 3:15 pm if you would like them through the front office. After that time, you will need to get into the Car Rider line to pick up your child.
Schoology Updates & Tips
Reminder - you can find all your child's grades on Schoology. Here are 3 videos on how to check your student's grades in Schoology.
Schoology Ambassador: Heather Hyatt, heather.hyatt@fcps.org
Counselor's Corner
Congratulations to our February class winners who best represent the ability to Own their Actions: Hajara (Mrs. Reese), Genesis (Mrs. Cook), Sophia (Ms. Goss), Jack (Mrs. Simmons), Benny (Ms. Zimmerman), Joanna (Mrs. Beppler), Liam (Mrs. Covey), Dalton (Ms. DeLany), Josie (Ms. O’Neill), Carter (Ms. Allen), Oumar (Mrs. Smith), Nina (Mrs. Smucker), Parker (Mrs. Wathen), Bethany (Mr. Ganley), Graeme (Ms. Kane), Anna (Mrs. McCole), Ryan (Mrs. Routzahn), Jordy (Mr. Caro), Brandon (Ms. Kastner), Gio (Mrs. Sinclair), Ayat (Mrs. Stanton), Grace (Mrs. Blankenship), Ellie (Mr. Morahan), Elaina (Mr. Myers), and Andrew (Mrs. Schiavone). Congratulations!
Community Resources and Support
Eviction Prevention: Rental and Energy Assistance
Food Distribution Web App: Frederick County GIS Food Distribution Public WebApp
If you are looking for immediate mental health support for yourself or a family member and aren’t sure where to begin, you can dial 211 to reach the Mental Health Association’s resource line. It is staffed 24/7 365 days a year and they do not charge for the service.
The Eagle’s Perch is up and soaring! Be sure to ask your students about their eagle bucks and what they might be saving for! If you are interested in helping to supply items for our store, please check out our Eagle Perch Wishlist
Counselor Contact -
Konnar Pruett, konnar.pruett@fcps.org - Grades PK-2
Laura Hanlon, laura.hanlon@fcps.org - Grades 3-5
PTA News
Looking Ahead - Board Positions Open
The PTA is seeking officer nominations for the next school year! It is a phenomenal way to learn more about YSES, create relationships with school staff and find creative ways to support the connection between YSES and our community! We will be working with interested members who want to learn more about specific roles/responsibilities to create a successful transition for the PTA. If you are interested, please email Jessica at YSESPTAPresident@gmail.com .
We need to fill these positions to ensure the PTA continues operating in the next year!
Staff Treats - March
The PTA is looking for contributions towards a Staff Breakfast scheduled for Friday March 17th. Please see the sign up genius for more details! Thank you for helping us treat our incredible YSES family! Mid-March Pick-Me-Up for YSES Staff Sign Up
Community News
Parents Night Out
TJ Safe & Sane is hosting a Mother’s Day Themed Parent’s Night Out fundraiser on Friday, April 28 from 5:30-8:30 in the Monocacy Elementary School cafeteria.
Click here for the flier containing registration information.
Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP)
Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP) is an all-volunteer 501(C)(3) non-profit that builds twin beds, and delivers them, FREE of CHARGE, to families in Frederick Co Maryland whose kids, ages 4-17, are sleeping on the floor, a couch, or with their parents or siblings. See the flier for more information.
Sleep in Heavenly Peace flier in English & Spanish
Spring i9 Sports
Click the link below to find out how to register now! Offering Soccer, T-ball, outdoor basketball, flag football and cheer. All skills are welcomed! No tryouts!
MET Summer Theater Camp
Summer theatre camp which include musical theatre, acting, circus skills, improv, music videos and creative dramatics.
1-week sessions for young performers ages 7-16
1-week session for ages 3-6
Click the link for more information: MET's Fun Camp
Yellow Springs Elementary
Front Office Hours: 8:30am - 4:00pm
Email: Hannah.feldman@fcps.org
Website: https://education.fcps.org/yses
Location: 8717 Yellow Springs Road, Frederick, MD
Phone: 240-236-1700